R5 has one job—get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they’re rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t usually won on a descent, they can certainly be lost. A climbing bike that can’t carve a hairpin is a bit like a cup of decaf coffee. This is the fourth iteration of the R5, and while weight and stiffness have varied over the years, the handling, poise, and unmatched prowess on a descent have been consistent since day one.
The new R5 frame is 130g lighter than the previous model—a 16% reduction from an already-light frame. And while aerodynamics weren’t a focus with this frame the way they would be on an S5 or P5, bringing the cables inside reduced drag by 25g.
SPECS:
| Frame | Cervélo Carbon |
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork |
| Rims/Wheels | New Reserve 34/37mm Tubeless Ready |
| Hubs | DT370 XDR Center-Lock OR Zipp 76/176 XDR Center-Lock |
| Spokes | N/A |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS with Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 48/35 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub |
| Chain | SRAM Force, 12 spd |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd |
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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SRAM Force 12s XG1270, 10-33 |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12 spd |
| Handlebars | Cervélo HB13 Carbon |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD |
| Brakes | SRAM Force HRD w/SRAM Paceline 160mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Ti |
| Seat Post | Cervelo SP24 Seatpost |
| Extras | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
*In the bicycle industry, suppliers and factories sometimes change specs without notice and state that they are "subject to change without notice". This is because bicycles are made from hundreds of parts which come from dozens of vendors. Parts are sometimes updated to the most current production generation/iteration one gets better or more current parts or a comparable part. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.